Associate Director, Governance

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Associate Director supporting board governance for a national nonprofit healthcare association. Coordinating trustees, executive leadership, meetings, records, and strategic governance initiatives.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $96,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in corporate governance and board relations, with strong capabilities in document preparation, project management, and compliance with governance best practices. Proficient in managing board communications and logistics while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

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Corporate Governance SupportBoard Relations ManagementDocument Preparation SkillsProject Management AbilitiesNonprofit Governance Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Governance Records ManagementMeeting CoordinationAgenda PreparationEditing and ProofreadingGovernance Metrics TrackingConfidential Information ManagementParliamentary Procedure Familiarity

Soft Skills

Outstanding Written CommunicationExceptional Organizational SkillsProfessional PresenceAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatBoardEffectDiligent

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AdministrationAssociation ManagementExecutive OperationsHealthcare GovernanceMission-Driven Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Trustees, committee members, executive leadership, and administrative staff
Plan, coordinate, and execute Board of Trustees and committee meetings, including in-person and virtual meetings
Prepare agendas, board books, meeting materials, resolutions, governance communications, and executive briefing documents
Draft, edit, and maintain accurate board and committee minutes and governance records
Administer the organization's board management platform and governance systems
Coordinate board recruitment, officer elections, committee appointments, onboarding, and orientation activities
Manage governance calendars, board communications, and annual governance processes
Coordinate meeting logistics, travel, vendors, technology, and onsite meeting execution
Track governance metrics and recommend process improvements that enhance board effectiveness
Lead governance-related projects while ensuring compliance with organizational policies and governance best practices
Partner closely with the Vice President & General Counsel on strategic governance initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
5-7+ years of experience supporting corporate governance, board relations, executive operations, nonprofit administration, association management, or similar functions
Experience working directly with Boards of Directors, Boards of Trustees, executive leadership, or governing committees
Outstanding written communication, editing, proofreading, and document preparation skills
Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Experience coordinating executive meetings and managing confidential information with discretion
Professional presence with the ability to interact confidently with senior executives and board members
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Experience with BoardEffect, Diligent, or similar board management platforms preferred
Knowledge of nonprofit governance practices
Familiarity with parliamentary procedure
Experience supporting legal, governance, or executive leadership teams
Experience within nonprofit, healthcare, membership association, or mission-driven organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary of $96,000-$120,000, depending on experience
Hybrid work schedule with only three in-office days per month in Washington, DC
Medical benefits available beginning on your first day of employment
Generous employer-funded retirement contribution of 10.5% through Fidelity (no employee match required)
Employer-paid parking in Washington, DC or Metro transit benefit
Outstanding healthcare plan options at competitive employee costs
Opportunity to work directly with executive leadership and a nationally recognized Board of Trustees
Collegial, collaborative, and mission-driven culture
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within one of the nation's leading nonprofit healthcare organizations